Control of robotic and prosthetic arms using an inductive tongue control system

Abstract

A novel control scheme implementing an Inductive Tongue Control System and allowing for partial or full control of robotic and prosthetic arms and hands has been developed. The applications of the developed control scheme include but are not limited to: Upper limb prosthetics; Control of robotics involved in reaching and grasping and Added control. Proof of concept and comparative studies have been carried out using both a computer model of a robotic hand, and a commercially available robotic/prosthetic hand. The possible commercial value of the technology and system is strongly linked to the possible applications and if the use of the control scheme and the ITCS is broadened in relation to robotics and added control, the potential commercial value of the control scheme would increase significantly. A patent on the described technology with application number WO2011DK50171 was filed on the 24th of May 2011, and is currently pending in regions under EPO.